4 Best BDSM Leashes
As someone who loves to use all kinds of bondage gear for my *spicy* sessions, BDSM leashes and collars are a go-to for me. I’ve tried a lot of different kinds and a lot of different brands, so I’m here to present to you Bedbible’s top picks of BDSM leashes. I’ve gone over the major pros and cons of each and rated them in terms of design, ease of use, and quality.
Test Winner4.8  Overall Rating 4.8/5 Bedbible Rating: 4.6/5 User Ratings: 5.0/5 Based on 2 user reviews | Runner-Up4.0 Overall Rating 4.0/5 Bedbible Rating: 4/5 Reviewed by: Isabelle UrenUser Ratings: 0/5 Based on 0 user reviews | Budget-Friendly4.3 Overall Rating 4.3/5 Bedbible Rating: 4.3/5 Reviewed by: Christine CromartieUser Ratings: 4.4/5 Based on 10 user reviews | Expert Pick3.8 Overall Rating 3.8/5 Bedbible Rating: 3.8/5 Reviewed by: Cassie MUser Ratings: 0/5 Based on 0 user reviews |
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| Sportsheets Sincerely Bow Tie | Sportsheets Leather Collar and Leash | Bondage Boutique Glow-in-the-Dark Collar and Lead | Fifty Shades of Grey Sweet Anticipation Collar & Leash |
| $38See Deal | $undefinedSee Deal | $25See Deal | See Deal |
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How We Test bdsm leashes
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Bad or even just mediocre bdsm leashes didn’t make the list!
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Test Winner Sportsheets Sincerely Bow Tie Collar and Leash
Overall Rating
4.8/5
Bedbible Rating:
4.6/5
Reviewed by:
Isabelle UrenUser Ratings:
5.0/5
Based on 2 user reviews
Rating: Sportsheets Sincerely Bow Tie Collar and Leash was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.
What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the bdsm leash.
Rating: Sportsheets Sincerely Bow Tie Collar and Leash was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).
Rating: Sportsheets Sincerely Bow Tie Collar and Leash was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.
What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.
- BDSM leash and collar with a novelty bow-tie design
- All-black metal chain leash with a swivel attachment
- D-rings on either side of the collar so you don’t have to twist the collar to change with side the leash is attached to.
Pros
- ✅ Comfortable to wear
- ✅ Cute and unique design
- ✅ Sturdy and restrictive
- ✅ Swivel attachment on the leash
Cons
- ❌ Packaging is a bit overkill
- ❌ The leash is quite heavy
Specifications
Why I Chose It
Our tester, Isabelle, thoroughly enjoyed using the Sportsheets Sincerely Bow Tie because of the simple yet unique design. Sure, the bow tie may not be for everyone, but it is a fairly toned-down look that will make anyone who wears it look and feel a tad more dressed up (in the kinkiest way possible). Even though the collar itself is quite thick, it’s actually quite comfortable to wear. The chain itself is also chunky and heavy which makes it feel like it can withstand a bit of a tug or two!
Overall, it’s a pretty durable and simple collar and leash combo that adds a fun little flair to your kinky adventures. While it’s not a high-end product, it’s still good quality and very affordable!
Runner-Up Sportsheets Leather Collar and Leash
Overall Rating
4.0/5
Bedbible Rating:
4/5
Reviewed by:
Isabelle UrenUser Ratings:
0/5
Based on 0 user reviews
Rating: Sportsheets Leather Collar and Leash was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.
What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the bdsm leash.
Rating: Sportsheets Leather Collar and Leash was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).
Rating: Sportsheets Leather Collar and Leash was rated 75 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.
What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.
- Slim BDSM leash and collar with a simple studded design
- Made of genuine leather
- Collar has a soft velvety lining and snaps to fasten.
Pros
- ✅ Great for beginners
- ✅ Looks great on
- ✅ Feels light and comfortable
Cons
- ❌ A bit awkward to fasten
- ❌ Not suitable for heavy-duty bondage play
- ❌ Not a wide range of adjustability
Specifications
Why I Chose It
The Sportsheets Leather Collar and Leash is another great option that’s a tad more beginner-friendly than our Test Winner above. It’s a bit slimmer and less sturdy which makes it less restrictive and more comfortable for a newbie to wear. As our tester, Isabelle, said: “I think it looks great on, as does my partner, and it’s comfortable enough to wear for longer periods. It’s actually easy to forget you are wearing it”.
I definitely wouldn’t recommend it for more seasoned users, as the leash is very thin and a bit stretchy too, so it’s not ideal for more intense tugging or pulling. It’s made of genuine leather, so with the proper care and maintenance it’s a pretty long-lasting item. Most beginner-friendly BDSM leashes and collars are made of faux leather which will deteriorate faster than real leather.
Budget-Friendly Bondage Boutique Glow-in-the-Dark Collar and Lead
Overall Rating
4.3/5
Bedbible Rating:
4.3/5
Reviewed by:
Christine CromartieUser Ratings:
4.4/5
Based on 10 user reviews
Rating: Bondage Boutique Glow-in-the-Dark Collar and Lead was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.
What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the bdsm leash.
Rating: Bondage Boutique Glow-in-the-Dark Collar and Lead was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).
Rating: Bondage Boutique Glow-in-the-Dark Collar and Lead was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.
What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.
- Faux leather BDSM leash and collar set with a glow-in-the-dark feature
- Chain leash and faux leather loop handle
- Collar is lined with soft fabric and fully adjustable.
Pros
- ✅ Fun design feature
- ✅ Affordable
- ✅ Beginner-friendly
- ✅ Unique
Cons
- ❌ Lower quality
Specifications
Why I Chose It
This novelty leash is ideal for any beginners looking to dip their toes into the word of leashes and collars. A fun, cute, and unique leash that is comfortable to wear, easy to use, and an affordable starter toy.
The quality is somewhat reflected in the price and it is definitely not the highest quality leash out there. But this is why it is a great option for beginners to try out some fun new dynamics with a fun new gadget!
Expert Pick Fifty Shades of Grey Sweet Anticipation Collar & Leash
Overall Rating
3.8/5
Bedbible Rating:
3.8/5
Reviewed by:
Cassie MUser Ratings:
0/5
Based on 0 user reviews
Rating: Fifty Shades of Grey Sweet Anticipation Collar & Leash was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.
What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the bdsm leash.
Rating: Fifty Shades of Grey Sweet Anticipation Collar & Leash was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).
Rating: Fifty Shades of Grey Sweet Anticipation Collar & Leash was rated 65 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.
What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.
- Reversible design allows you to choose between two different looks
- Simple, black faux leather on one side and a glossy, red rose print on the other
- Thick and tall adjustable collar.
Pros
- ✅ Reversible design
- ✅ Wide range adjustability
- ✅ Thick and sturdy collar offers good restriction
Cons
- ❌ Leash a bit flimsy compared to collar
- ❌ Expensive
- ❌ Not super comfortable to wear
Specifications
Why I Chose It
I had the pleasure of testing out the Fifty Shades of Grey Sweet Anticipation Collar & Leash for myself. I really like the reversible design! It’s such a cool way to offer different style options. The swivel mechanism on the buckle itself is also just really cool. That said, this reversible feature does make it less comfortable to wear since there’s no soft padding or lining on the “inside”. It can get sticky and sweaty really quickly when wearing the collar.
In addition to the surface of the material being uncomfortable, the stiffness and width of the collar itself makes it feel a lot more restrictive than all the other collars in this review. It almost feels more like a posture collar than a regular collar! Keep that in mind, if you’re a relative beginner when it comes to BDSM leashes.
Comparison
| Best | Test Winner | Runner-Up | Budget-Friendly | Expert Pick |
| Overall score | 4.8 / 5.0 | - | 4.3 / 5.0 | - |
| Bedbible rating | 4.6 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.3 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
| User rating | 5 / 5.0 from 2 users | - | 4.4 / 5.0 from 10 users | - |
| Price | Affordable | Moderate | Cheap | Pricey |
| Design | 85 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 70 / 100 |
| Ease of use | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Quality | 85 / 100 | 75 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 65 / 100 |
| Sound | - | - | - | - |
| Power | - | - | - | - |
| Buzzy/Rumbly | - | - | - | - |
| Materials | Faux leather (polyurethane), nickel-free metal | Leather, nickel-free metal, polyester, brass | Faux leather, metal | Faux leather, nickel-free metal |
| Length | Collar: 23 inches, Leash: 50 inches | Leash: 42 inches, Collar: Up to 16.9 inches | Leash: 25.5 inches, Collar: Up to 20.5 inches | 39.5 inches inches |
| Fastening | Buckle | Snaps | Lobster clip & buckle | Reversible buckle |
Take Your Precious Jewels on a Leash
Alright, so we’ve gone over some of the best sex leashes out there. Most of them even come with a collar to match the design.
Of course, your sub’s neck isn’t the only thing you can put on a leash. If you’re looking to up your leash play a tad, you might want to take a look at some different ways to put your most precious parts under (delicious) duress during your leash play!
Master Series Pussy Tugger
Oh yes, you read that right. A pussy tugger. Perhaps the image is self-explanatory. This device will allow you to put some restraint on your sub’s labia and attach them to a chain leash. For ultimate teasing and tugging torture, you’ll definitely be able to acitvate some serious power play with this guy.
Sex & Mischief Amor Collar with Nipple Jewelry
If you’re a bigger fan of involving your sub’s nipples in whatever kind of naughty tug-of-war leash play you’re doing, using something like this Amor Collar with attached nipple clamps can provide some extra stimulation to your power play.
Buckling Cock Ring/Chain Leash Set
Yes, that is indeed a cock on a leash. The penis-owner’s answer to the “pussy tugger” above. Put your sub’s cock and balls on a leash for some intense dominance. This leash is not only for tugging and pulling purposes. The “collar” doubles as a cock ring to help maintain stronger and longer lasting erections.
BDSM Leash Safety
It’s so so important to educate yourself about the basic guidelines for safe leash play before actually trying it out.
Basically, it’s always a good idea to be familiar with the basic BDSM safety guidelines in terms of (open and on-going) communication, (freely given and reversible) consent, and (agreed upon) safewords or safe gestures to stop any play immediately.
When it comes to playing with collars and leashes, there are few extras points I would like to make in terms of safety basics.
Never too tight!
Collars are simply not safe if they’re too tight. Make sure you research the sizing range of your collar beforehand so you don’t feel like you have to squeeze into something you actually can’t fit.
A good rule of thumbs is that you should be able to fit two fingers under the collar comfortably. You should definitely still be able to breathe, swallow, and move your head side to side when wearing it.
Type of Collar
Be careful of any sharp edges, studs, or spikes on your collar. Not that you shouldn’t use these types of collar or leashes – you just need to be extra careful not to hurt yourself or your partner unintentionally!
Also, even if you’re not sure of what type of collar you want or whether or not it will fit or you will like it, you should start out with something with velcro. This way you can get a good fit and easily abort mission if you need to.
No yanking!
When using your leash on your sub you can of course use it with however much force you have agreed upon. But one important this is never to quickly yank on the leash.
Whatever level of force you choose to use, it should be in more a constant or gradual pressure and never by rapid sharp pulls! This can cause damage to the muscles in the neck or to the spine.
Never for suspension!
As obvious as it might seem, it’s still neccessary to mention that a leash should never be used a way of suspending a sub as part of some kind og suspension rig.
Suspending someone from this point will likely interfere with breathing and circulation and make your sub choke.
Reviewed by:
Isabelle Uren